02 Dec 06
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Originally posted by 1973mackemArghh - stand by for the onslaught mate..
what would be the point of using data bases?
If you want to win like that, then just set your computer level 1 against itself level 10 then decide you are the level 10 player, what satisfaction you must get when you win!!!!!!!!
02 Dec 06
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Originally posted by 1973mackemI don't meself but it seems most people here do, or at least most think it's a good idea.
Fair enough read books or play computers to learn chess, but not actually during a game playing person to person.
That's databases I'm on about btw.
Then, of course, if you use a database on a computer, what would stop you from just having a quick look to see what the 'recommended' engine move was while you were there? Seems to be an awful lot left to trust don't you think?
Of course, as I'm sure someone will point out, I don't know nuffink about it....HAHA
03 Dec 06
Originally posted by 1973mackemIt's a great way to learn openings, and why shouldn't I learn while playing person to person? If you personally choose not to use them because you think it's more fun to play without them, that's fine. And you'll probably be out of book faster that way, so your opponent won't be able to use them for long either in your games. And of course you could specifically ask for opponents who don't use databases; some state that in their profile.
Fair enough read books or play computers to learn chess, but not actually during a game playing person to person.
And don't listen to Dr Strangelove, he knows nuffink. 😉
03 Dec 06
Originally posted by Dr StrangeloveI keep the engine turned off when using Data in Fritz... I only turn it on AFTER a game to see what is thought. Many people have engines on their computer... I'm sure it's just as tempting to use one regardless of if you use the program to play or search book.
I don't meself but it seems most people here do, or at least most think it's a good idea.
That's databases I'm on about btw.
Then, of course, if you use a database on a computer, what would stop you from just having a quick look to see what the 'recommended' engine move was while you were there? Seems to be an awful lot left to trust don't you ...[text shortened]...
Of course, as I'm sure someone will point out, I don't know nuffink about it....HAHA
I personally don't understand people who DO use engines for their games. I've played unrated engine games and it is boring as heck. Plug the next move... let the engine think... make the move. Why engine (l)users enjoy a great rating at the cost of thinking is beyond my reasoning.
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